Energy Saving Tips

(Source: Utah Power)

• Demand for power peaks when the temperature rises. It's also in greatest demand from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• Avoid laundry, dishwashing, etc. during peak hours.

• Prepare meals by microwave rather than stove.

• Do consecutive loads of laundry to take advantage of residual heat in the dryer.

• Install a programmable thermostat. Turn it up around 78 degrees in the summer, lower 60's in the winter.

• Turn off any unneeded lights, computers, copiers, appliances

• Close blinds, particularly on windows that face south and west.

• Consider insulating, caulking, weather stripping.

• Consider installing new windows in older homes.

Heating and cooling generally are the home's highest energy costs.